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A Wall Street broker, a party girl, a student, a homeless man, an addict, a teenage mom, a drug enforcer—all of them spiraling out of control. Each has a reason to despair and a wound that won’t heal. Until something unexpected happens—something that will change their lives forever.

The Rescue tells the powerful, true stories of men and women whose lives should have ended badly but didn’t. What happens to each of them will take you by surprise and give you hope. It will restore your sense that no matter what you are facing, Someone good is in control of the universe. Fortunately, that Someone cares about you. If you or people you care about are facing challenges beyond their strength, it may be time to experience The Rescue.

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A book with a Hope Filled Message

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5 out of 5 stars

Brian — 8 months ago

Wow!!
A Must Read! It blessed me in so many ways and reminded me of how Loving & Forgiving God really is! HE MINISTERS GRACE at just the right time and Transforms Peoples Lives!
What amazing accounts of real people who have gone through severe trials in Life and have been one way or the other brough...see moreof the reviewer's review

Inspiring

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5 out of 5 stars

Florida Reader — 8 months ago

The Rescue- So inspiring and full of hope! As each problem unfolded, I couldn’t see how they would get out of the mess they were in. However, God in his mercy would somehow make a way out of nowhere! Thank God for his wisdom in our lives.

HOPE!

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5 out of 5 stars

Lindsay — 8 months ago

Wow. What an amazingly inspiring book. I couldn't put it down. It's a quick read with so much hope packed into it's pages. I was so uplifted reading the stories of these seven individuals. It inspired me, gave me a renewed sense of hope, and made me rejoice even more about the never-ending and ever-...see moreof the reviewer's review

A Must Read for Anyone Who Needs Hope!

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5 out of 5 stars

txmama — 8 months ago

This is another compelling and inspiring read from Pastor Cymbala. He allows the reader to hear the stories of 7 people whose lives have been dramatically rescued and changed from the depths of pain and despair. This is a must read for anyone losing hope. This is a must read for anyone who knows som...see moreof the reviewer's review

The Rescue a book of Hope

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5 out of 5 stars

RoseV — 8 months ago

Seven people, seven stories. What an amazing book! The testimonies really blessed me, as they all reflect God’s love. Nothing is impossible for Him, no situation! Just as He rescued these seven precious souls, He rescued me. Praise God! You can be blessed too, just get your copy!see moreof the reviewer's review

Hope for the real world!

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5 out of 5 stars

Jim — 8 months ago

Once again, Pastor Jim brings clear the message that Hope is here, and available for all. In this book, we're introduced to seven ordinary people, with a single common thread. That thread was hopelessness in a seemingly hopeless world. But only through a loving God, each of these seven were able to ...see moreof the reviewer's review

Powerful Testimonies

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5 out of 5 stars

Shelley — 8 months ago

God knew just what I needed, just when I needed it. I have been in such a valley for such a long time. It has been so long since I have heard anyone share a testimony about what God had done or was doing in their life, I was beginning to believe He was no longer at work. Reading these seven testimon...see moreof the reviewer's review

Real stories that will capture you and give you hope.

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5 out of 5 stars

Snickerslynn — 8 months ago

This book is full of true stories and the horrific circumstances each of these people found themselves living in as well as how they found hope. In some ways their lives are very different from mine. However I did find myself in different pieces of their stories. I also have the same hope that these...see moreof the reviewer's review